May 3, 2023 – In the case of many sharing about how to use masks, for example, do not use alcohol to spray a mask because it will deteriorate its effectiveness or the cloth mask we use cannot protect against COVID-19, which is true? Which story is false? Find the answer for sure before sharing. CHECK-LIST Hundreds of popular stories. Rank with sure before sharing.
1st place: Are there really many ways to use a mask?
On social networks, share advice on how to use the correct mask. The patient and the person who is not sick must use alternate sides. Is this true or not?
Fact check with : Dr. Jariya Saengsatja, Director of Bamrasnaradura Infectious Diseases Institute
Conclusion: not true, should not be shared ?
“There is only one way to wear a mask. is put on the side with waterproof coating or oily side always go out And when wearing, the plastic should be pressed against the bridge of the nose and our face at all times.”
2nd place: Cloth masks can’t protect against COVID-19, is it true?
On social media, it is being shared that cloth masks may not protect against COVID-19. and diffusion Is this true or not?
Check the facts with: Dr. Suwanchai Wattanayingcharoenchai Director-General of the Department of Health
Conclusion: not true, should not be shared ?
“Cloth masks can really protect against COVID-19. Wearing a cloth mask is at least a better protection than not wearing any kind of mask at all. In addition, cloth masks can also protect against the COVID-19 virus. That comes out with secretions such as saliva, snot, but for COVID patients who cough and sneeze, a medical mask should be used to prevent the spread of germs more than a cloth mask.”
3rd place: Is it really the picture of bacteria in a mask that has been worn for 20 minutes?
On social media, petri dishes are being shared. say it’s bacteria Taken from using cotton swabs in a mask that people wear for 20 minutes, is this true?
Fact check with : Dr. Kornwalee Meesillapvikhai, M.D., Department of Microbiology Faculty of Medicine Chulalongkorn University
Conclusion: not true, should not be shared ?
“Even though bacteria are found in the masks we wear, it’s true. But believe that it is an infection that can be found in the body. It is not harmful to us in any way.”
4th place: Do not use alcohol to spray the mask, is it true?
On social media, share a warning clip that Absolutely do not use alcohol to disinfect the mask. This is because the alcohol dissolves the layer that prevents the penetration of water and secretions. Is this true or not?
Check facts with : Prof. Dr. Teerayut Wilaiwan, Director of the Center for Occupational Safety and Health and Environment and head of the Department of Chemistry Faculty of Science Chulalongkorn University
Conclusion: true, shareable ?
“Medical face masks have a coating that prevents liquid from splashing in or seeping out. May cause the efficiency of water protection to deteriorate.
5th place: Mask without VFE doesn’t really protect against viruses?
On social networks, share warns mask users to be careful! Masks that don’t have a VFE mark because they won’t protect against viruses. Is this true or not?
Check the facts with: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Panich Inta, Head of the Applied Electric Field Research Unit in Engineering Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna
Conclusion: not true, should not be shared ?
“Masks with BFE and PFE can already protect against bacteria without the added VFE test. However, choosing to buy a mask that meets standards that must be regulated by the TIS or the FDA is more important to consider.”
Fact check by : Peerapol Anutarasoth, Nattawat Jitman
Arranged by : Chayanit Phongsai
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Source: Thai News Agency